Calibrachoa plant named 'DCALCORANG'

Abstract

A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named DCALCORANG is disclosed, characterized by a semi-trailing growth habit. The plants flower early and abundantly. The flower color is a dark, vivid orange and plants are day length neutral in flowering. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named DCALCORANG as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

[0012] The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of DCALCORANG grown in a greenhouse, in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a typical mature flower of DCALCORANG during Spring. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 60 days from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot. The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0014] In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Mini Colour Chart 2005 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe DCALCORANG plants grown in greenhouse in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel, under natural lighting. Measurements were taken during April of 2015. The plants were approximately 60 days from a rooted cutting in a 13 cm pot. The growing temperature ranged from 15 C. to 28 C. during the days, 15 C. to 20 C. during the nights. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. [0015] Botanical classification: Calibrachoa Hybrida DCALCORANG.

PROPAGATION

[0016] Typical method: Terminal vegetative cuttings. [0017] Time to initiate roots: About 10-15 days at approximately 18 C. [0018] Root description: Fibrous. Colored tan and white, not accurately measured with R.H.S. chart.

PLANT

[0019] Growth habit: Semi-trailing. [0020] Pot size of plant described: 13 cm. [0021] Height: To top of flowers: 9 cm. [0022] Plant spread: 40-50 cm. [0023] Growth rate: Medium. [0024] Branching characteristics: [0025] Length of primary lateral branches: About 20 cm. [0026] Diameter of lateral branches: About 0.3 cm. [0027] Quantity of primary lateral branches: 4. [0028] Characteristics of primary lateral branches: [0029] Form.Cylindrical. [0030] Diameter.About 0.3 cm. [0031] Color.Near Yellow-Green 146 C. [0032] Texture.Scabrous. [0033] Strength.Good. [0034] Internode length: About 1.5 cm.

FOLIAGE

[0035] Leaf: [0036] Arrangement: Alternate. [0037] Quantity.Approximately 40 per branch. [0038] Average length.2.8 cm. [0039] Average width.1.1 cm. [0040] Shape of blade.Elliptic. [0041] Apex.Rounded. [0042] Base.Acuminate. [0043] Margin.Entire. [0044] Texture of top surface.Glabrous. [0045] Pubescence.Scabrous. [0046] Aspect.90 degrees. [0047] Color.Young foliage upper side: 137B RHS. Young foliage under side: 147B RHS. Mature foliage upper side: N137B RHS. Mature foliage under side: 147B RHS. [0048] Venation.Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: 137A RHS. Venation color under side: 147B RHS. [0049] Petiole.Length: 1 to 2 mm. Diameter: 1 mm. Color: Near Green N137B RHS. Texture: Glabrous.

FLOWER

[0050] Natural flowering season: All seasons. [0051] Days to flowering from rooted cutting: About 20-30 days. [0052] Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Individual salverform flowers. Outwardly facing. [0053] Rate of flower opening: 2 to 3 days from bud to fully opened flower. [0054] Flower longevity on plant: 4 to 7 days. [0055] Approximate quantity of flowers per plant: About 70. [0056] Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. [0057] Bud: [0058] Shape.Ovoid. [0059] Length.0.2 0.3 cm. [0060] Diameter.0.15 cm. [0061] Color.Yellow-Green 145CRHS. [0062] Flower size: [0063] Diameter.3.5-4 cm. [0064] Length.3.5-4 cm. [0065] Flower tube diameter at distal end.0.3 cm. [0066] Flower tube diameter at proximal end.1.1 cm. [0067] Petals: [0068] Length from throat.1.5 to 2.0 cm. [0069] Width.1.8 to 2.0 cm. [0070] Quantity.5. [0071] Texture.Glabrous. [0072] Apex.Rounded. [0073] Margin.Entire. [0074] Color: [0075] When opening.Upper surface: Near Red 44B and Red 46B, both colors present. Lower surface: Near Orange-Red 35C with Red-Purple 61A veins. [0076] Fully opened.Upper surface: Near Red 42B and 44A, both colors present. Lower surface: Near Orange-Red 35C with 61A veins. Flower throat (inside): Near Yellow 10A. Flower throat, vein: Near Red 46C. Flower tube (outside): Near Yellow 8B. Flower tube, vein: Near Red 46A. Petal color, fading to: Near Orange N25A with Red 42A. [0077] Calyx/sepals: [0078] Quantity per flower.5. [0079] Shape.Lance-Shaped (lanceolate). [0080] Length.1.5 cm. [0081] Width.0.4 cm. [0082] Apex.Rounded. [0083] Base.Cuneate. [0084] Margin.Entire. [0085] Texture.Glabrous. [0086] Color.Upper Surface: Near Yellow-Green 147B. Lower Surface: Near Yellow-Green 147C. [0087] Peduncle: Not Present. [0088] Pedicel: [0089] Length.2 to 2.5 cm. [0090] Diameter.0.1 cm. [0091] Color.Near Yellow-Green 147C. [0092] Orientation.45 degrees from branch. [0093] Fragrance: None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

[0094] Stamens: [0095] Number.5. [0096] Filament length.0.8 to 1.3 cm. [0097] Anthers: [0098] Length.0.15 cm. [0099] Shape.Globose. [0100] Color.Near Yellow 9C. [0101] Pollen.Color: Near Yellow 6C. Quantity: Scant. [0102] Pistil: [0103] Number.1. [0104] Length.1.2 cm. [0105] Style.Length: 0.9 cm. Color: Near Green 138C. [0106] Stigma.Shape: Oblate. Color: Near Green 138A. Ovary Color: Near Yellow-Green 145B.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

[0107] Seeds and fruits: About 30 Brown, rounded seeds of about 0.5 mm diameter, per one brown, conical capsule. Capsule light brown, seeds dark brown, neither accurately measured with R.H.S. chart. [0108] Disease/pest resistance: Typical to known Calibrachoa varieties. Neither resistance nor susceptibility to the normal diseases and pests of Calibrachoa have been observed. Pests common to Calibrachoa include Aphids and thrips. Typical diseases are Botrytis and Pythium. [0109] Temperature tolerance: 5 C. to 30 C. [0110] Drought tolerance: No tolerance for drought.